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“One nation under God” The Patriot Pastor…
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The Original Blog…- Worth Fighting For… 2019-11-10Our nation has come to many crossroads in the time since revolution. And from then until now, brave men and women have gone in harm’s way in our stead in order to preserve those unalienable rights, being “life, liberty and … Continue reading →patriot64
- Directions to “Truth and Reason First”… 2018-12-04Hello friends! Whether intentional or not, you’ve landed on the blog page. Please feel free to browse the content, but in order to get my latest and greatest you’ll have to move over to www.patriot64.com of www.fredcomella.com . We haven’t … Continue reading →patriot64
- The new site is here..! 2013-07-10Fellow Patriots, We are rolling out the new web site today so future posts will now be added at the new address, http://www.patriot64.com/, with the blog remaining open as an archive for the foreseeable future. All appears to be as … Continue reading →patriot64
- Living the numbers… 2013-07-06Richard Clark, owner of Supreme Janitorial Services in Jacksonville was speaking on one of the weekend news programs Saturday, and described his company as the “proverbial poster child” for the impending disaster that is “Obamacare”. A typical small business owner … Continue reading →patriot64
- So much for the “Obama Spring”… 2013-07-05Economics drive politics to be sure, and while the Islamic movement remains a political force in Egypt, matters of the wallet and pocket-book will always rule the day. The Egyptian culture is as diverse as any, and they are a proud … Continue reading →patriot64
- The Declaration of Independence… 2013-07-04The Declaration of Independence [yframe url=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cg-CMN_-RwM’]patriot64
- Independence Day 2013… 2013-07-03Every July I write a lot about the birth of this great nation. As part of that discussion this year I posted a story on Facebook and Twitter about “Lady Gaga” and how she elected to “modify” our National Anthem … Continue reading →patriot64
- Snarky POTUS… 2013-06-29Despite what the diehards on MSNBC and CNN would have you believe, the President’s poll numbers are dropping. No longer hovering around the 49 percent approval rating, they have now begun a marching decline, with the last RCP average at … Continue reading →patriot64
- “Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” (John 8:7) 2013-06-28It’s hard to get past today’s headlines and not ask when will the sins of a nation be forgiven. Factually speaking, “We the People” of the United States have done more to address the injustice of racism while promoting human equality … Continue reading →patriot64
- POTUS knows best… 2013-06-25The science of “climate change” is debatable at best, and while curbing pollution should be an objective of any civilized nation, it mustn’t come solely at the expense of the economic stability necessary to pay for it. I am not writing today to debate … Continue reading →patriot64
- Worth Fighting For… 2019-11-10
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Bryan Stascavage served two tours in Iraq and is a 30-year-old Political Science student at Wesleyan University. He recently penned an opinion piece for the university newspaper in which he criticized the “Black Lives Matter” movement. In the op-ed Stascavage … Continue reading
Of Constitutions and Pontiffs…
“I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should ‘make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof,’ thus building a wall of separation between Church … Continue reading
Posted in "Patriot64", 1st Amendment, America, Christianity, Congress, Constitutionality, Fred Comella, History, Media, Politics, President Obama, Religion, Rhode Island Local, Right vs. Left, Socioeconomic, The United States
Tagged Papal visit, Pope Francis, President Barack Obama, Seperation Church and State
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Freedom…
Posted in "Patriot64", 9/11, America, Benghazi, First Responders, Fred Comella, History, International, Islamo-Fascist, Middle East, Military, Terrorism, The United States
Tagged 9/11
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The first citizen soldiers in the “War on Terror”…
For me it’s as if it were yesterday. Frankly, I’m not sure that my wife and I have ever truly recovered if you will. We watched in stunned horror as the face of our nation changed forever. We rushed to … Continue reading
Posted in "Patriot64", 9/11, America, Benghazi, Foreign Policy, Fred Comella, History, International, Islamo-Fascist, Media, Middle East, Military, Politics, Right vs. Left, RIP, Terrorism, The Border, The United States, United Nations
Tagged "War on Terror", 9/11, Flight 93
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“Lives matter”…
Harris County Sheriff Ron Hickman summed it up rather neatly when commenting on the murder of one of his deputies. He basically told a throng of reporters gathered to hear the latest information on the investigation into Harris County Sheriff’s … Continue reading
Posted in "Patriot64", America, Class Warfare, Elections, First Responders, Fred Comella, History, Law Enforcement, Political Correctnness, Politics, President Obama, Presidential Election 2016, Race, Racism, Rhode Island Local, Right vs. Left, RIP, Socioeconomic, The United States
Tagged Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth, Nemo me impune lacessit, President Obama, Sheriff Ron Hickman, Texas
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Pretty nice lookin’ boat aye Mr. President???
Isn’t it ironic that just as the POTUS is jetting around the country screaming about “climate change” while singlehandedly burning off more fossil fuel than a small city, the very real threat of China’s burgeoning Navy was shadowing him just … Continue reading
“Deflategate” deflated…
I wasn’t surprised to learn the Patriots are actually pretty low on the “cheat sheet”, with the majority of teams having far more of their own “gates” if you will, over the years. That said, and with “Deflategate” in the … Continue reading
Posted in "Patriot64", Fred Comella, Political Correctnness, Politics, Sports
Tagged "Deflategate", Roger Goodell, Tom Brady
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Prayer for the United States of America… (Originally posted in August of 2015)
(Considering all that’s going on around us in soon to be “post Obama” America, I felt compelled to re-post this…) Sitting on George Washington’s front lawn with my son generated a myriad of emotions in my brain and soul. Pride, awe, … Continue reading
Gentle Ben…
The Republican Debate lived up to all the hype and garnered FOX News yet another ratings bonanza. That said I only have one real take away from the seemingly very early exchange. All in both formats sounded practiced and polished … Continue reading
Conduct Unbecoming…
I tweeted that if the president’s comparison of Republicans to Iranian hardliners during a speech at American University yesterday was valid, then it could be said he and the Left were likely in collusion with ISIS. I’ve since pulled that … Continue reading
Posted in "Patriot64", America, Congress, Constitutionality, Elections, Foreign Policy, Fred Comella, History, International, Media, Political Correctnness, Politics, President Obama, Presidential Election 2016, Right vs. Left, The United States
Tagged Iran, JFK at American University, Obama at American University, Republicans
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History 101… Ignorance is really dangerous…
During WWII more than 60 million lives were extinguished including as many as 1.5 million children. This accounted for nearly 3% of the world population in the early 1940’s. It was a time of false narratives and propaganda. Millions were … Continue reading
Simply not debatable…
For some insight on the “Planned Parenthood” story, here’s one I wrote for a great Christian Newspaper based in Little Compton, Rhode Island, “The Good News Today”. August 2015
Mr. Soccoccio, learn English or go home..!
And the same goes for the rest who refuse to assimilate… Love him or hate him, Donald Trump is saying what a lot a folks are thinking these days. So when I heard about this Italian immigrant in my home … Continue reading
Posted in "Patriot64", America, Congress, Constitutionality, Education, Elections, Foreign Policy, Fred Comella, History, Immigration, Judiciary, Media, Political Correctnness, Politics, Rhode Island Local, Right vs. Left, The Border, The United States, United Nations
Tagged ACLU, Rhode Island politics, RI DMV, Soccoccio
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All is as it should be..?
There appears to be some confusion about our current status and/or policy for dealing with Islamic terrorism. Many on the Right believe our president is inept or simply blind to the threat. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Now … Continue reading
Posted in "Patriot64", 9/11, America, Benghazi, Elections, First Responders, Foreign Policy, Fred Comella, Gun Control, History, Immigration, International, ISIS, Islamo-Fascist, Law Enforcement, Middle East, Military, Political Correctnness, Politics, President Obama, Presidential Election 2016, Right vs. Left, RIP, Terrorism, The Border, The United States, United Nations
Tagged Marines killed, marines killed in chattanooga, Mohammad Youssuf Abdulazeez, President Barack Obama
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The art of the “debate”…
We are truly living in defining times here in the U.S. While a flamboyant presidential candidate is ridiculed by the press for telling the truth, the present occupant of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue redefines the word debate almost hourly, leaving many … Continue reading
Posted in "Patriot64", 1st Amendment, America, Foreign Policy, Fred Comella, History, International, Islamo-Fascist, Media, Political Correctnness, Politics, President Obama, Presidential Election 2016, Right vs. Left, Terrorism, The United States
Tagged Donald Trump, Major Garrett, President Obama
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Checking the Liberal numbers…
So I’m watching the news and I hear Democrat Chris Murphy lauding stats from you guessed it, the “Every Town for Gun Safety” bunch, who are claiming a shooting a week occurs in schools across the country. Really? Well, not … Continue reading
Told ya so…
So healthcare is finally revealed for what it is, a grand illusion performed by our president to a sleepy and complacent audience (us). Now I know I’m gonna catch heck for this one, but Mr. Obama operates much like a … Continue reading
Posted in "Obamacare", "Patriot64", America, Congress, Constitutionality, First Responders, Fred Comella, Health Care, Holidays, Home and Family, National Debt, Politics, President Obama, Rhode Island Local, Right vs. Left, Socioeconomic, Taxes, The United States
Tagged Obama admits healthcare premiums will go up., Obamacare, Obamacare cost, President Obama
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Independence Day 2015…
It seems everywhere we turn these days less than honorable folks are attempting to re-write history and portray our nation as something evil. Even our so-called educators are now indoctrinating our children and filling their heads with false narratives, designed … Continue reading
Of Flags and Men…
The Confederate flag as most know it today actually has a number of variants, the most recognizable being the square battle flag adaptation, or the official and more rectangular Confederate flag. The commonly misused “stars and bars” phrase actually refers … Continue reading
Posted in "Patriot64", 1st Amendment, America, Civil Rights, Congress, Constitutionality, Fred Comella, History, Media, NASCAR, Political Correctnness, Politics, President Obama, Race, Racism, Right vs. Left, The United States
Tagged Charleston murders, NASCAR, Stars and Bars, The Confederate Flag, The General Lee
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Hitching a ride on a failed presidency…
Quite frankly, whether it’s the Administration’s failure to lead on really any level internationally, or the president’s own indifference to our military which provides for the freedoms we enjoy, I think it’s fair to say that the status of our … Continue reading
SCOTUS gets it wrong x2…
Chief Justice John Roberts flew in the face of his own vote on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act subsidies when he penned the dissent for the minority in the “same sex marriage” decision today. Roberts reminded us that … Continue reading
Tired…
Notwithstanding the president’s misguided ideological assessment of the violence in Charleston, I’ve still been hesitant to engage in the inevitable debate over gun control which always seems to be at the top of the Liberal solution list. I suppose the … Continue reading
Posted in "Patriot64", 2nd Amendment, America, Christianity, Civil Rights, Class Warfare, Constitutionality, Fred Comella, Gun Control, History, Law Enforcement, Media, Political Correctnness, Politics, President Obama, Race, Racism, Right vs. Left, RIP, The United States
Tagged 'I forgive you', Charleston church shooter hears victim's kin say
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Memorial Day 2015…
I think it’s fair to say our young nation has had its share of growing pains these nearly 240 years now. Notwithstanding those difficulties, the intent and vision of our founders and the documents born of their struggles are without … Continue reading
Posted in "Patriot64", America, Fred Comella, History, Holidays, Military, Politics, The United States
Tagged Fred Comella, Memorial Day 2015
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“More probable than not”…
That statement can be viewed through a lot of lenses. But in the case of this “Wells Report” it really gives me pause. Putting aside the opportunistic gibberish we’ve seen in the tabloids from the haters in New York, Miami … Continue reading
Posted in "Patriot64", Fred Comella, Rhode Island Local, Sports
Tagged "Deflate-gate", New England Patriots, NFL, Tom Brady
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Execution expectation…
Denise and Bill Richard have suffered an unimaginable loss. As a father, I shudder at the thought of the pain they must be feeling. So when Mr. and Mrs. Richard spoke out against the death penalty for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev last … Continue reading
Posted in "Patriot64", America, Foreign Policy, Fred Comella, Islamo-Fascist, Media, Middle East, Political Correctnness, Politics, President Obama, RIP, Terrorism, The Border, The United States, United Nations
Tagged Boston Marathon Bombing, Denise and Bill Richard, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, Martin Richard
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Presidential faux pas… Again???
Once again the POTUS has taken the low road, this time during an NPR interview with Steve Inskeep, when he suggested Governor Scott Walker “bone-up” on his foreign policy. With all due respect to the office, Mr. Obama just can’t … Continue reading
Teaching the teachers…
The subject of patriotism came up on one of the talking-head cable shows today and a reference was made to the Lexington High School “American Pride” school dance. It seems school administrators, in all their infinite “wisdom”, thought a few folks … Continue reading
The freedom to be ignorant…
Someone referred to me as a “nut-job” recently because I watch FOX NEWS. This made me think wow, the Left apparently still has no answer for the “fair and balanced” thing, so they continue with this childish name-calling stuff. Truth … Continue reading
Posted in "Obamacare", "Patriot64", 1st Amendment, America, Congress, Education, Elections, Fred Comella, Health Care, Immigration, Media, Politics, Right vs. Left, Taxes, The United States
Tagged Senator Ted Cruz, Tea Party, Ted Cruz
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The real President Obama…
There’s been much said about the politics and person of our twice elected president. Truth be told, I’ve always been a little hesitant to speak to Mr. Obama’s persona and how it affects his job performance, however it’s high time … Continue reading
The much bigger picture…
In the broader sense, world history draws a detailed and obvious map should we of the 21st century choose to follow it. Much of the problem however comes when that history is shelved, revised, or otherwise ignored. In the more … Continue reading
Posted in "Patriot64", 9/11, America, Benghazi, Foreign Policy, Fred Comella, International, ISIS, Islamo-Fascist, Media, Middle East, Military, Politics, President Obama, Terrorism, The United States, United Nations
Tagged "War on Terror", ISIL, ISIS, ISIS boy executes prisoner, Terrorism
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Presidents’ Day 2015…
A nation in desperate need of principled and patriotic leadership remembers two shining examples of both today…
JV President…
Watching the President of the United States articulate his positions and strategies can be a tedious even stressful experience for us political junkies. With less than two years remaining in his presidency, Mr. Obama still has difficulty comporting himself as … Continue reading
Posted in "Patriot64", America, Congress, Foreign Policy, Fred Comella, History, International, Islamo-Fascist, Media, Politics, President Obama, Russia, Terrorism, The United States, United Nations
Tagged Islamic Terror, Merkel, Russia, Ukraine
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Ideological foolishness at our expense…
To know history is to know the “Crusades” were far more than what modern Islam and even the president of the United States portray them as. In fact much of the time period should be viewed as an east/west defensive reaction to … Continue reading
Posted in "Patriot64", America, Christianity, Foreign Policy, Fred Comella, History, International, Islamo-Fascist, Middle East, Military, Politics, Religion, Right vs. Left, RIP, Russia, Terrorism, The Border, The United States, United Nations
Tagged ISIS, Islam, Islamo-Fascist, President Barack Obama
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‘Shadow of crisis has passed’… Really?
Kudos to the Republicans for taking the highroad after last night’s State of the Union address. I have no such political desire today. As expected, the president embellished his record and misrepresented much of our nation’s current station to a … Continue reading
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Tagged Congress, President Barack Obama, SOTU, State of the Union 2015
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Not at all surprised…
The very soul of liberty was attacked in France, leaving an entire civilized world to contemplate how far we will allow a blatantly sadistic and inhuman ideology to go. For our part, there has been much written and bloviated about … Continue reading
Posted in "Patriot64", 1st Amendment, America, Civil Rights, Fred Comella, History, International, Military, Political Correctnness, Politics, President Obama, Race, Racism, Religion, Rhode Island Local, Right vs. Left, RIP, Terrorism, The United States, United Nations
Tagged Charlie Hebdo, France, The Paris terrorist attacks
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Mario Cuomo, 1932 – 2015…
Today we note the passing of three term New York Governor Mario Cuomo, a giant in the world of politics in our country. Out of an abundance of respect, I will not debate his time as governor, but to say this son … Continue reading
Posted in "Patriot64", Class Warfare, Economy, Fred Comella, Politics, President Obama, Right vs. Left, RIP, The United States
Tagged Mario Cuomo, New York Governor
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Is it race, or something more???
The issue of tension between police and minorities in this country is a double edge sword to be sure, with roots on both sides of the argument. But first the facts, as supported by all available evidence. On July 17, … Continue reading
Posted in "Patriot64", 1st Amendment, America, Christianity, Economy, Education, Elections, Fred Comella, History, Home and Family, Law Enforcement, Political Correctnness, Politics, Race, Racism, Religion, Rhode Island Local, Right vs. Left, Socioeconomic, The United States, Unemployment
Tagged The state of race relations in America.
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Just the basics…
I watched a video dramatization on Facebook recently which included actor Jeff Daniels going on about how the U.S. wasn’t the greatest nation in the world any longer. Truth be told, it was actually quite accurate in terms of America’s … Continue reading
“He is for all mankind…”
My Christmas wish friends, is that we somehow find our way back to the humility and grace of God’s son in the coming year. Mind you, we must never shrink from our responsibilities to defend freedom and liberty as He intended … Continue reading
Merry Christmas 2014???
Is there “racism” in our country? Yes, though that word speaks to an environment which hasn’t existed in the U.S. for some time. It’s more a broad brush/excuse, used by some of less than honorable intent, to paint an incomplete … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas 2014, Eric Garner, Ferguson, Officer Rafael Ramos, Officer Ramos, Officer Wenjian Liu, Rafael Ramos, Staten Island Garner
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